As a skill toy, poi is an object or theatrical prop used for dexterity play or an object manipulation. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical …

The haka is a traditional dance of the Maori people of New Zealand, or as the Maori call it, "Land of the Long White Cloud."While the haka has been popularized for it's association with the All...

We have been learning to use poi in kapa haka. Here are some instructions to make poi and tips on how to use them.

Poi is the name given to a Māori performance artform, and a taonga made from a small ball attached to a cord or string. When most people think of poi, they think of the plastic bag or …

Poi are a precious Māori taonga (treasure) and originate from here in Aotearoa, New Zealand. More recently, poi have become a staple within the circus arts and flow arts worlds. This style …

Kapa haka is the term for Māori performing arts, kapa means to form a line, and haka to dance. Kapa haka involves an emotional and powerful combination of song, dance and chanting. It is …

In the past, poi were used to make the wrists more flexible for hand-to-hand combat, and, among some iwi, were called upon by tohunga during karakia to help connect the spiritual and …

2023年6月1日 · These poi varied in size, length and decoration, but are the closest historical example to the modern percussion instrument poi we see used in kapa haka today. Poi were …

Learn Māori Abroad is the number one source for "All Things Māori" in the United States of America. We offer online Māori language classes, haka & poi workshops and culture classes …

Poi Toa used in kapa haka (performing arts) and games have lightly weighted ki with ropes less than one metre long. These uniquely developed Māori implements have also been popularised …